Citizen SERA

Project Info

Team Name

USP

Team Members

Sangamitra Singh , Ujjavala Singh

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Team DataSets

Australian Bureau of Statistics - DataBuilder Regional (New South Wales)

Description of Use This URL is the primary source for the population demographics used in the CitizenshipStats component. It provides regional statistics that underpin: population growth trends (2011–2024: 6.08M → 6.44M), gender and median age breakdowns, working-age population figures (66–66.8%), birth/death rates and fertility trends, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population data, and key health and socioeconomic indicators. Using this ABS data ensures the Citizen SERA platform presents accurate, government-verified statistics, enabling users to understand Australia’s demographics and access relevant advocacy services reliably.

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Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) - New Citizens

Description of Use - Implementation: Referenced in src/pages/modules/VotingModule.tsx and integration points - Usage: Powers the voting education module with: - Enrollment procedures and requirements - AEC contact information (13 23 26 hotline) - Accessibility services and support options - Voting system explanations and practice tools

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Rights in Australia

Description of Use - Implementation: src/pages/AustralianRights.tsx:518-526 - Usage: Creates a comprehensive rights education platform covering: - 5 sources of rights spanning 60,000+ years (Indigenous customary law to modern statute) - Constitutional rights, international treaties, landmark cases - Jurisdictional differences across Australia - Interactive educational modules

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Australian citizenship statistics

Description of Use - Implementation: src/pages/CitizenshipStats.tsx:287-293 - Usage: Provides comprehensive citizenship data visualization including: - 6.1 million total citizens since 1949 - Current year statistics (192,242 new citizens in 2023-24) - Top 10 nationality breakdowns with detailed percentages - Historical comparisons (1949 vs today) - Processing time information

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Challenge Entries

The Red Tape Navigator

How might we help businesses and individuals identify and navigate overlapping or conflicting regulations within and/or across local, state, and federal levels of government?

Cut through the maze of overlapping rules

Eligibility: Contestants must use at least one Commonwealth dataset and may also choose to integrate it with state and/or local government datasets. In cases where AI is used, additional bonuses will be awarded for conforming with the AI Technical Standards design statements.

Go to Challenge | 12 teams have entered this challenge.

Making AI Decisions Understandable and Clear

As government agencies and businesses increasingly use AI to improve services and efficiency, how can we create tools that help them communicate AI usage clearly, build public trust, and demonstrate responsible AI implementation?

#AI-transparency-toolkit

Eligibility: Open to all.

Go to Challenge | 5 teams have entered this challenge.

Connecting New Citizens to Australian Democracy

How might we design new ways to strengthen sense of belonging, civic knowledge and community connection for people engaging with democratic systems and services for the first time?

#Democracy-in-practice

Eligibility: Open to all. Submissions should use at least one government data source.

Go to Challenge | 9 teams have entered this challenge.

Community AI Agents: Bridging Service Access Gaps

How can we design Agentic AI solutions that autonomously assist residents in discovering, accessing, and engaging with local government and community services?

#Empower #Connect #Include

Eligibility: Open to all. Your solution will be measured against its relevance to the theme, practicality and scalability, whether it follows ethical and inclusive design, and its innovation. You must use at least one Government dataset.

Go to Challenge | 15 teams have entered this challenge.

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